A 15-YEAR-OLD girl from Newport has gone missing over the weekend.

Police have launched an appeal to trace Asli Fergar - and police say they are concerned for her welfare.

She was last seen in the Newport area at around 5pm on Saturday, July 4.

Asli is described as white, five foot seven inches tall and of medium build.

South Wales Argus:

(Concern is growing for her welfare. Picture: Gwent Police.)

She also has brown eyes and long, dark hair with a dyed red ponytail.

She was last seen wearing a black jumper, black trousers and black trainers.

If you have seen Asli or have any information regarding her whereabouts please contact Gwent Police by calling 101 quoting 2000237028 or 524 04/07/20.

You can also send a direct message to the Gwent Police Facebook or Twitter social media pages

A spokesman for the force said: "We are appealing for information in relation to missing 15-year-old Asli Fergar who is from Newport.

"Asli was last seen in the Newport area at around 5pm on Saturday 4 July.

"She is described as white, 5’7” tall and of medium build. She has brown eyes and long, dark hair with a dyed red ponytail.

"She was last seen wearing a black jumper, black trousers and black trainers.

"If you have seen Asli or have any information regarding her whereabouts please contact Gwent Police by calling 101 quoting 2000237028 or 524 04/07/20.

"You can also send a direct message to our Gwent Police Facebook or Twitter social media pages."